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"I think up to half-time it was a good, even contest. We came out in the second half and gained a little bit of momentum back but we just failed to play good field position and they got the momentum of playing on our tryline."

The 34-year-old Hodgson is now hoping the painful defeat will stand Warrington in good stead for the future.

"We'll learn from it, there's no doubt about that," said Hodgson. "I think it will make us stronger as a group.

"It's too early to talk about whether we'll get back there or not. Next year is a whole different ball game.

"It's hurting at the moment but sometimes you've just got to put your hand up and say we weren't good enough.

"It's good for experience if nothing else, with a great crowd and a great atmosphere."